2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Oakland, California

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Oakland, California for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Oakland.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Oakland, the state of California, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of California offers 133 nursing schools consisting of 17 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 98 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Oakland there are 3 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Oakland to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Oakland offer 11 nursing degree levels including: APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Oakland healthcare needs, nursing programs in Oakland offer 2 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Oakland have never been more flexible. Oakland nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 2 different paths to earn your nursing degree in California including Campus and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Oakland Nursing Schools

Compare California Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	83.72%	74.55%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	68.46% to 98.98%	93.75% to 93.75%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Oakland. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Oakland to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Holy Names University

3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA - 94619-1699
((51) 0) -436-1000

Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 34
National Rank BSN: 282
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 83.33%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 63.11%

Samuel Merritt University

3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA - 94609
((80) 0) -607-6377

Samuel Merritt University College of Nursing in Oakland, California prides itself on preparing nurses for more than a century - since 1909. The mission of the Nursing School is to provide compassionate and skilled clinicians and nurse leaders. The faculty is known for its large number of graduates who enter

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 35
National Rank BSN: 284
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.80%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

California has 104 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Oakland does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of California's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Anaheim, Angwin, Aptos, Arcata, Azusa, Bakersfield, Calexico, Camarillo, Carson, Chico, Chula Vista, Compton, Costa Mesa, Cupertino, Cypress, El Cajon, Eureka, Fremont, Fresno, Fullerton, Gilroy, Glendora, Hayward, Huntington Beach, Imperial, Irvine, Joshua Tree, Kentfield, La Jolla, La Mirada, Lancaster, Lemoore, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marysville, Merced, Mission Viejo, Modesto, Monterey, Monterey Park, Moorpark, Napa, North Hollywood, Northridge, Oakland, Oceanside, Orange, Oroville, Palm Desert, Porterville, Rancho Cucamonga, Redding, Reedley, Riverside, Rocklin, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, Salinas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jacinto, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Clarita, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Signal Hill, Stockton, Torrance, Turlock, Ukiah, Valley Glen, Ventura, Victorville, Visalia, Walnut, Weed and Woodland Hills.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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